The annual church gate collection for Self Help Africa will be taken up at all churches in the parish this weekend.

DIABETES

The Leitrim branch of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland invites you to a Public Education meeting and AGM in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday 9th March at 8pm followed by AGM at approximately 9pm. Speaker on the night will be Dr Maeve Durkin, Consultant Physician in Medicine, Diabetes Endocrinology and metabolism. Topic: “Getting the most of your Diabetes Clinic appointment” followed by a question and answer session.

There will be a range of stands to visit featuring diabetes related products.

All are welcome and admission is free. Should you need further information about the meeting, please contact Leitrim Branch Secretary on 071-9644207 or the Western Regional Office on 071-9146001 (9.30 – 1.30pm Monday to Friday)

CHURCH GATE

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust collection which was taken up at Gortletteragh church on Sunday last amounted to €160.78. The collectors wish to thank everyone who contributed. The trust does great work in providing respite care for young people with special needs in Ireland and Lourdes.

GORTLETTERAGH

COMMUNITY

PLAYGROUP

An invite is extended to the whole community to join in a coffee morning and grand opening of the recently refurbished old school on Sunday, March 20 following 11am Mass. Raffle on the day and all dontations grately appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

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